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Zenith

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About Zenith

Zenith is the UK's leading independent leasing, fleet management, and vehicle outsourcing company. They offer comprehensive vehicle solutions, including funding and management for company cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles, salary sacrifice schemes, and consumer car leasing through their digital platform, ZenAuto. With over 170,000 vehicles under management, Zenith serves both corporate and individual clients, providing tailored services to meet diverse transportation needs.

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Year Founded
1989
Headquarters
Leeds, United Kingdom
Company Size
1,001–5,000

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Overview

Zenith is a vehicle leasing and fleet management company that specialises in salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles (EVs). Their platform enables employers to offer employees the opportunity to lease brand new electric cars through a salary sacrifice arrangement, providing significant tax benefits for both the organisation and its staff. This benefit helps companies enhance their employee value proposition while supporting sustainability goals and reducing carbon footprints.

Best For

Mid-size to large organisations seeking a comprehensive EV salary sacrifice scheme

Pricing

Multiple options, contact for more information

Customers

Undisclosed

Pros
Comprehensive EV Selection
All-Inclusive Package
Early Termination Protection
Cons
Limited Digital Self-Service
UK Market Focus
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Key Features & Benefits

Comprehensive Salary Sacrifice Scheme

What It Does

Facilitates the entire process of providing electric vehicles to employees through pre-tax salary deductions, handling everything from vehicle ordering to delivery and ongoing management.

Why It Matters

Enables employers to offer a highly valued benefit with minimal administrative overhead while delivering significant tax savings for both the organisation and employees.

All-Inclusive Vehicle Packages

What It Does

Bundles all vehicle-related costs into one predictable monthly payment, including maintenance, insurance, roadside assistance, and replacement tyres.

Why It Matters

Eliminates unpredictable costs for employees and simplifies budgeting, making the benefit more attractive while removing hidden risks of vehicle leasing.

Comprehensive Risk Protection

What It Does

Offers protection against common salary sacrifice risks, including early termination due to leaving employment, maternity/paternity leave, and long-term sickness.

Why It Matters

Addresses the primary concern that prevents many employees from participating in salary sacrifice schemes, thereby increasing adoption rates and maximising the benefit's impact.

Implementation & Support

Setup Process

The implementation process includes:

  • Initial consultation and scheme design
  • Legal documentation and contract finalisation
  • Platform setup and integration with payroll systems
  • Communication campaign development and launch 

Technical Requirements

  • Payroll system that can accommodate salary sacrifice deductions
  • Ability to share employee eligibility data securely
  • Basic IT infrastructure for accessing Zenith's management portal
  • No special software installation is required for employees

Support Options

  • Dedicated account manager for HR/benefits teams
  • Customer service center for employee inquiries (phone, email, chat)
  • Emergency assistance for vehicle issues (24/7)
  • Regular service reviews and optimization meetings

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